Andrews University

Music and Worship Conference: Spring of 2005 will mark the second annual Music and Worship Conference sponsored by the Department of Music and Center for Youth Evangelism. Hosted on the University campus, this conference is a training event for professional and volunteer church musicians, pastors, and lay leaders. Participants will have access to a variety of seminars, workshops, and concerts. The conference will take place Apr. 14–16, and is available for academic credit. For more information, call (800) 968-8428, or visit website: www.musicconference.andrews.edu.

Workshop: The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary offers this popular workshop from May 1–6. For information and pre-registration, call Fran McMullen at (269) 471-3541, or e-mail fran@andrews.edu.

Indiana

A Winter Ski Fest will be held at Timber Ridge Camp Jan. 27–30 for youth in grades 7–12. For further information, call Trish Thompson in the Indiana Conference Youth Ministries department at (317) 844-6201.

Romance at the Ridge: Take a weekend to rediscover the love that brought you together! It will happen Feb. 11–13 at Timber Ridge Camp. The charge per married couple includes meals, lodging, and materials. For more information, call Ron or Collene Kelly, Family Ministries directors, at (317) 984-4376.

A Pathfinder Winter Campout will be held Feb. 11–13. For information, contact Trish Thompson in the Indiana Conference Youth Ministries department at (317) 844-6201.

The Indiana Youth Rally with guest speaker Dave Ferguson, Blue Mountain Academy chaplain, will be held Feb. 18–19 for youth in grades seven and up. The Friday evening program will be held at Indiana Academy in Cicero, and all the Sabbath activities will be held at Indianapolis Junior Academy, East 62nd St., Indianapolis. Free lunch on Sabbath! Call Trish Thompson in the Indiana Conference Youth Ministries department at (317) 844-6201 for additional information.

Indiana Men's Retreat: Deepen your walk with God and strengthen friendships at the first Indiana Men's Retreat Feb. 25–27 at Timber Ridge Camp. For more information, contact Ron Kelly, Family Ministries director, at (317) 984-4376.

Lake Union

Offerings:

Jan. 1 Local church budget

Jan. 8 Local conference advance

Jan. 15 Local church budget

Jan. 22 Religious Liberty

Jan. 29 Local church budget

Special days:

Jan. 1 Day of Prayer

Jan. 16–22 Religious Liberty Week

VENGAN AL RETIRO "ENCUENTRO": Invitamos a los jóvenes hispanos de nuestra Unión a "ENCUENTRO," un retiro para solteros que se llevará a cabo del 4–6 de marzo de 2005, en GRACE ADVENTURES, un lindo campamento en Mears, Michigan. Este evento es auspiciado por la Unión del Lago. El costo para el fin de semana es de $75.00 por persona si se matricula antes del 14 de febrero, o $85.00 si lo hace después de esa fecha. Esto incluirá hospedaje, comidas y una camiseta. Haga su reservación con tiempo ya que el espacio es limitado. Para más información llame a la oficina del pastor Mercado, al teléfono (269) 473-8200.

Florida's 14th Annual Lake Union Academies Alumni Reunion will be held Mar. 5 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Forest Lake Academy. Alumni and friends of all Lake Union academies are invited to attend. Bring your own picnic lunch to be eaten in the cafeteria. Dessert and drink provided. For more information, contact the alumni directors at the Lake Union academies.

North American Division

La Sierra University invites all alumni and friends to Homecoming 2005 Feb. 25–28. Honor classes include: 1925, '35, '45, '55, '65, '75, '80, '51+ and '61+. La Sierra University Sabbath church service with Gary McCary '75, Sat. night class reunions, and Sun. night Homecoming banquet. For more details, contact Alumni at (951) 785-2LSU (2578).

The Quiet Hour invites you to be part of a team that will conduct a two-week reaping series in El Salvador, Mar. 11–26. We urgently need medical personnel (doctors, nurses, optometrists, and others) as well as speakers and support team members. For more information, call Charlene West at (800) 900-9021, x111.

Union College Homecoming Weekend: All alumni, friends, and former faculty are invited to come Relive the Spirit of Union Apr. 7–10. Honor classes are 1945, '55, '65, '75, '80, '85, and '95. For reservations or more information, contact the Union College Alumni office at 3800 South 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68506; phone: (402) 486-2503; or e-mail: alumni@ucollege.edu.